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NeCede's

Maxim 7.1.18

Felony is included or implied in every treason.

Felonia implicatur in quolibet proditione.

Source: Bouvier's Law Dictionary; 3 Co. Inst. 15 Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate

Explanation

Every act of treason necessarily contains within it the lesser offense of felony, because betrayal of sovereign trust is the highest grade of criminal conduct.

Where this applies

  • A person committed treason — does that also mean they committed a felony?
  • If treason includes felony, can the person be charged with both?

Topics

Treason

Legal domains

criminal

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 7.1.18 — Felony is included or implied in every treason. — Bouvier's Law Dictionary; 3 Co. Inst. 15 (Felonia implicatur in quolibet proditione.)

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